INDEPENDENCE, Kan. (Interstat) — The Independence Pirates outlasted the Cloud County Thunderbirds 84-78 in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday.

David Wilson led all scorers with 37 points for Independence, which improved to 13-13. Cloud County, which fell to 15-13, was paced by Manasseh Stackhouse’s 18 points and 13 rebounds. The Pirates secured the win despite committing 20 turnovers, capitalizing on a 23-for-30 performance from the free-throw line. The Thunderbirds struggled from the line, making 20 of 37 attempts. Both teams shot efficiently in a fast-paced first half, which ended with Independence leading 44-34. The Pirates maintained that margin through the second half to earn the victory.